Dr J.J. Schacter

Today, how do Jews living in the Diaspora perceive the State of Israel, and how does the State of Israel view the Diaspora?

Dr J.J. Schacter

Rabbi Schacter looks at how Jews living outside the land of Israel understood their connection and obligation to the land of Israel.

Dr J.J. Schacter

How did Rabbi Soloveitchik engage with Israel and Zionism.

Are we one Jewish People or are there real differences emerging between the Jews in the diaspora and Jews living in Israel?

Prof. Galeet Dardashti

Various forms of Israeli music offer a  unique political and cultural lens for the study of Israeli identity over the past several decades.

Prof. Galeet Dardashti

The changes in Israeli music over the country’s short history illuminate significant historical and social developments. 

Prof. Eric Goldman

 Part II examines current films and several of the television dramas that are being streamed across the globe.

Prof. Eric Goldman

Part I explores a changing and evolving Israel by analyzing select mainstream narrative films beginning with the first feature movies.

Benji Lovitt

Comedian Benji Lovitt tracks the changes in Israeli society through classic movie, TV and comedy clips.

Rabbi Dr. Sam Lebens

What is the nature of national identities and how are these relate to the traditional concept of Jewish identity, and Zionism.  

Dr. Gilad Weiner

Explore the hidden tensions that are inherent in Israel’s definition as a Jewish and democratic state. 

Dr. Sara Hirschhorn

Explore the history, politics and impact of the Israeli settler movement beyond the green line since the 1967 war.